In a message dated 7/26/03 12:03:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> I just got a call from an out-of-town woman with 5 month old twins.  The
> girl is gaining normally, is fine, and would be happy to nurse any time.
> The boy gains faster than normal and is chronically uncomfortable.
>
> He had a tongue-tie snipped at 3 1/2 weeks.  He tends to stool infrequently
> and acts constipated.  He nurses every 2-4 hours, never for long and never
> for comfort.  He's just generally a fitful, not-quite-happy baby.
>

Has anyone on this list had experience with Gripe Water? Several mothers of
multiples on the AP Multiples list say Baby Bliss Gripe Water has help and
unclear feedback re: Woodward's Gripe Water. One mother also found Colic Ease to
have helped. I'm not recommending any because I'm not familiar enough with
them, but thought I'd throw it out.

Also, this baby may be one to respond to Dr. Karp's 5 Ss, which some mothers
on the list have also found helpful.

> If he were a single, we'd be talking about oversupply.  But his sister does
> fine.  They each have their own side, but switch every few weeks.
>

But perhaps his behavioral style triggers a stronger MER and flow rate? B/G
multiples can have extremely different styles, which can result in very
different body responses for moms. I wonder if it would be worth alternating breasts
q.d. for a couple of weeks to see what happens....


> A while ago, the mom tried a week without dairy, with no improvement.  But
> she substituted soy for dairy, so is going to try it again without either
> one.

A "can't hurt" idea, especially since it so often helps.

Karen

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